Time Now in Qaraqash, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 37.27° N, 79.73° E
Elevation: 1,330 m above sea level
Population rank: #909 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Xinjiang
IANA Timezone: Asia/Urumqi
Solar time: clocks run about 40m ahead of the sun
Timezone: GMT+6
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Qaraqash sits in the Asia/Urumqi time zone, UTC+06:00. Qaraqash does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. There are around 14 hours of daylight today, on the longer side of the year. Being in the temperate belt, Qaraqash sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. At roughly 1330 m, Qaraqash is a genuine high-altitude city. Qaraqash is fairly isolated: even Mumbai lies some 2130 km off. A major centre in China, Qaraqash keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Qaraqash gets 14h 22m of daylight today, with sunrise at 05:36 and sunset at 19:58.
Time & Daylight in Qaraqash
Daylight Hours in Qaraqash
Qaraqash gets 14h 22m of daylight today. Sunrise in Qaraqash is at 05:36 and sunset in Qaraqash is at 19:58.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 35m near the December solstice to 14h 43m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Qaraqash and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Qaraqash right now.
Other Cities in China with Local Time
Cities Sharing Qaraqash's Time Zone (UTC+06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Qaraqash.
Weather in Qaraqash
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Prayer Times in Qaraqash
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 20 Jul ● | 03:45 | 05:35 | 12:47 | 16:38 | 19:59 | 21:29 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:46 | 05:36 | 12:47 | 16:38 | 19:58 | 21:28 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:47 | 05:37 | 12:47 | 16:38 | 19:57 | 21:27 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:48 | 05:38 | 12:47 | 16:38 | 19:57 | 21:27 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 03:49 | 05:38 | 12:47 | 16:38 | 19:56 | 21:26 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 03:51 | 05:39 | 12:47 | 16:38 | 19:55 | 21:25 |
| Sun, 26 Jul | 03:52 | 05:40 | 12:47 | 16:38 | 19:54 | 21:24 |
14-day Forecast for Qaraqash
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Qaraqash
Sunrise
in Qaraqash
↑
5:36 AM
Sunset
in Qaraqash
↓
7:58 PM
Day Length
14h 22m
Dawn
in Qaraqash
5:05 AM
Dusk
in Qaraqash
8:28 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Qaraqash
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
40.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 13:03
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:16
Distances & Clock Changes in Qaraqash
How Far Is Qaraqash From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 2,130 km | SSW (200deg) |
| Dubai | 2,673 km | WSW (247deg) |
| Hong Kong | 3,688 km | ESE (107deg) |
| Moscow | 3,738 km | NW (317deg) |
| Singapore | 4,695 km | SE (143deg) |
| Tokyo | 5,268 km | ENE (73deg) |
| Paris | 6,140 km | NW (309deg) |
| London | 6,212 km | NW (312deg) |
Qaraqash's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Qaraqash and you would surface in the open ocean, near 37.3deg S, 100.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Qaraqash
What time is it in Qaraqash right now?
The current local time in Qaraqash is 18:42 on Monday, July 20, 2026. Qaraqash follows the Asia/Urumqi time zone.
What time zone is Qaraqash in?
Qaraqash uses the Asia/Urumqi IANA time zone (UTC+06:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Qaraqash?
Is Qaraqash on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Qaraqash as of July 20, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Qaraqash today?
Qaraqash sees sunrise at 05:36 and sunset at 19:58 today, giving 14h 22m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Qaraqash tonight?
Over Qaraqash tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 40.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Qaraqash?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Qaraqash, clocks run about 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.